The overall feel of the Mazda2 was reassuring and the build quality was in keeping with the rest of the Mazda family.

What We'd Like To See

Build Quality

Mazda have created a supermini with the build quality of a much
larger car. The materials used are very good and combined with Mazda's
reliability and 3-year warranty the Mazda2 should wear well.

Value For Money

The Mazda2 1.6 Sport has excellent levels of standard safety equipment.
ABS is standard on all but the entry-level 'S' model and we feel
that it should be standard throughout the range. Having said that
the Mazda2 is well equipped and with prices ranging from £8,765
for the entry-level 1.25 S to £12,000 for the 1.6 Sport it
is also competitively priced.

Conclusion

The supermini market is extremely competitive and the Mazda2 stands
out from the crowd with its dynamic looks, spacious practical interior
and high standard specification. It was certainly a fun car to drive
with excellent driving dynamics and superb road holding ability.
The overall feel of the Mazda2 was reassuring and the build quality
was in keeping with the rest of the Mazda family. It would be high
on my shopping list.